Question 1

What's the difference between Rouge Karkade and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Rouge Karkade is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Reserve En Afrique 1934 (2025) dominated by Woody accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Vanilla, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Rouge Karkade or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Rouge Karkade scores 4.38/5 vs Guidance at 3.85/5. Guidance's standout strength: Unique, complex drydown with creamy, woody, rose and smoky notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Rouge Karkade and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Vanilla, Sweet, Vanilla. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Rouge Karkade or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Guidance: Excellent performance and longevity for those who can smell it Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Rouge Karkade vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Rouge Karkade scores highest for all seasons wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Rouge Karkade leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Rouge Karkade vs Guidance

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (1)

Unice pentru Rouge Karkade (7)

Unice pentru Guidance (11)

Acorduri comune (3)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Guidance

Pozitiv

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Atribut	Rouge Karkade	Guidance
Brand	Reserve En Afrique 1934	Amouage
An	2025	2023
Evaluare	4.38	3.85
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	9	12